Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
81.73%
SAT Average
1,183
ACT Range
22-28
Virginia Military Institute Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 81.73%. This means approximately 817 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,560 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
81.73%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $20,484 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,186 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $33,738 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $18,849 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 16.47% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 59.92% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Virginia Military Institute Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$51,186
Room and board
$10,990
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$2,150
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$33,738
Average net price
$18,849
Average aid coverage
44%
$14,889 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Virginia Military Institute pays approximately $18,849 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Virginia average of $17,997 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Virginia Military Institute?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Virginia Military Institute net price
$18,849
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Virginia Military Institute Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $51,186 and average net price at $18,849. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$51,186
Current net price
$18,849
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
81.80%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$77,369
Undergraduates
1,560
10-Year Median Earnings - Virginia Military Institute vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Virginia Military Institute graduates earn about 1.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Virginia Military Institute?
Undergraduates
1,560
Completion rate
81.80%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
16.47%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
59.92%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 16.47% of Virginia Military Institute students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 59.92% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Virginia Military Institute
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
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Accreditation
Virginia Military Institute lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Virginia Military Institute is listed at VMI Parade, Lexington, VA 24450-0304. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Virginia Military Institute with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Military Institute | 81.73% | $51,186 | $18,849 | $77,369 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate?
Virginia Military Institute's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 81.73%.
How much is Virginia Military Institute tuition?
Virginia Military Institute's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $51,186.
What is Virginia Military Institute's average net price?
Virginia Military Institute's average net price in the local dataset is $18,849.
What is Virginia Military Institute's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $77,369 for Virginia Military Institute.
Is Virginia Military Institute accredited?
Virginia Military Institute's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Virginia Military Institute?
The local dataset lists 1,560 undergraduate students at Virginia Military Institute.
What percentage of Virginia Military Institute students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Virginia Military Institute in the local dataset is 16.47%.
What is the federal loan rate at Virginia Military Institute?
The federal loan rate for Virginia Military Institute in the local dataset is 59.92%.
Where should I verify Virginia Military Institute data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Virginia Military Institute or the latest official federal education data.